2.3 The different dimensions of ecological connectivity
Ecological connectivity is a valuable tool for addressing ecological preservation and environmental protection as well as societal needs in a complementary approach. Protected areas (PA) play an important role in the implementation of ecological networks. This session should offer the possibility to highlight latest developments in this field and the changes this represent for the management of PA. A particular attention will be given to the socio-economic effects of ecological connectivity implementation and to the growing of human-wildlife conflicts arising in this context (prevention and management of these conflicts, analysis of different interests and values, improvement of the cooperation among policy makers, special interested groups and local people).